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South Ribble Group

We are the South Ribble Ramblers covering the District between Preston and Chorley in Lancashire, based on the town of Leyland.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

From Hightown we will walk to the Sefton Coastal Path which we will follow to Crosby where we will begin to see the Antony Gormley Figures (Another Place) We will join them on the beach as far as Waterloo where we will skirt the lake on the way to the station. The return to Hightown is by train.

Some of the paths go through the sand dunes, some are surfaced tracks and some will be on the beach.

Thursday, 21 August 2025
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.8km / 6.1mi
Ascent:
29.9m / 98ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 29982 03631
Nearest postcode:
L38 0BF
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Start time:
1:00 pm

The Hightown Inn Lower Alt Road Hightown L30 0BF Please use the pub car park if intending to call in for a drink afterwards. Onstreet parking available otherwise.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking